Overview

Discover the magnificent castles of the Alps on this guided, full-day, small-group tour in Bavaria, Germany. Explore King Ludwig II's Linderhof Palace (additional cost) and its surrounding park, one of the most artistic properties of the 19th century. Then visit the famous Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace. Enjoy included skip-the-line entry for the location that served as the inspiration for Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty' castle. Pickup and drop-off from the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen provided.

Visit Linderhof Palace and Neuschwanstein Castle

Round-trip transportation provided

Ride in a comfortable minivan

All taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees are included

Small-group tour, no more than seven travelers

Private tour is operated with just the small group and a guide/driver

Why Travellers Choose This Tour

Take a break from the slopes on this full-day private minivan tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, with skip-the-line castle admission.

What To Expect

This 8-hour tour begins with a hotel pickup in the ski resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Hop into a comfortable minivan to embark on this full-day adventure. Meet and greet with guide and the rest of the small group en route to the day's first stop: Linderhof Palace.Linderhof was inspired by King Ludwig II’s visits to the Palace of Versailles in France. It is the smallest of the three palaces built by the king and the only one which he lived to see completed. Even so, the palace and surrounding park together are one of the most artistic and stylistically complex properties of the 19th century — and a sight to behold. Explore the grounds at leisure, or tour the inside of the palace for an additional cost.Then it's off to Neuschwanstein Castle, a 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace nestled on top of a rugged hill high above the village of Hohenschwangau, near Fussen, in southwest Bavaria. This stunning fairy tale palace was the inspiration for Disney’s 'Sleeping Beauty' castle and it’s one of the most popular of all the castles or palaces in Europe, drawing 1.4 million visitors each year. Skip the typically long lines to get inside and enjoy a walking tour of this medieval masterpiece.This family friendly tour consists of no more than seven people and with a private guide, there will be plenty of time to ask about the local history, culture, and any other questions that come up along the way. The tour concludes around 6pm with a hotel drop-off in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — or in Fuessen if desired.